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Unlock Egyptian history and unveil the eternal story of the great monuments based on meticulous engineering and mathematics within this 7-night cruise aboard Steigenberger Legacy.

Day 1: Be welcomed by your guide upon your arrival on board

Day 2: Visit the Valley of the Kings and learn why it was once called the “Place of Truth” and the mighty kings who once lay there in stone sarcophagus, awaiting immortality. You’ll get to enter three of its 63 royal tombs. Then, explore the temple of Hatshepsut, rising out of the desert and hear how, in 1876, the greatest mummy find in history was made. On your way back, admire the staggering Colossi of Memnon

Day 3: Explore the temple of Horus at Edfu and discover the hieroglyphics that tell the story of Osiris, Horus, Isis, and Seth

Day 4: Visit Aswan High Dam built to protect Egypt from the Nile annual floods, the Unfinished Obelisk shows how ancient Egyptians used to cut these vast pieces of obelisks from granite quarries plus the breathtaking Philae Temple for Goddess Isis. Spend evening time sailing around the fascinating Nile Islands of Aswan with a visit to the botanical garden on Kitchener’s Island

Day 5: Optional tour of Abu Simbel Temple

Day 6: Visit the fascinating temple of Kom Ombo

Day 7: Travel to the Jewel of the Egyptian Temples, Karnak. Explore its spectacular pylons and obelisks, then head to the beautiful Luxor Temple. Optional experience of the Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple.

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Główne atrakcje

Explore the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut’s temple plus the Colossi of Memnon
Discover tales of deities at the temple of Horus in Edfu and at Philae Temple in Aswan
Admire engineering wonders like the Aswan High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk
Sail on a felucca tour in Aswan and view the Nile with its most picturesque colours
Traverse through time at the majestic Karnak as well as the must-see Luxor Temple

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Ważne informacje

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

Please note that the entrance tickets to the Tomb of Tutankhamun require a fee of around 700 EGP for adults and 350 EGP for children under 12
The entrance fee to the Tomb of Ramses VI is around 220 EGP for adults and 110 EGP for children under 12
Payment is available only with credit cards

Know in advance:

Your guide will confirm the pick-up time day by day
This excursion program is customized for customers who booked 7-night accommodation on the Steigenberger Legacy Nile Cruise
Your entrance ticket to Valley of the Kings includes a visit to 3 tombs, excluding the tombs of Tutankhamun and Ramses VI
The daily visits are simply guidelines subject to change based on operational conditions

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